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Recovered AF
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Aaron and Kyle share their experience, interview others, and discuss what life is like now that they have recovered from a hopeless place in life, and how others have and can do it as [email protected]: recoveredafpodcast
Episodes
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Podcast ##81 WE'RE BACK!!
Kyle and Aaron try and knock off the rust with a new episode. Topics include Kyle and Megan's nuptials, Aaron's shopping problem, Kyle's 80 hour drinking sprees, and the little differences that make up our lives today. Also some of the usual stuff gets some discussion. Listen! DO IT!
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Mrs Aaron TELLS ALL!!
Aaron's lovely wife, Amber, agrees to sit down with the boys and tells us about Aaron's selfish habits inside the bedroom and out. She tells how not feeling good enough growing up drove her to fix and achieve things, and also contributed to her being an introvert, She tells how she finally…
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Podcast #79 The Mutual Friend Shows Up And We Discuss A Little Of Everything
We did it again! We sat down and talked about ourselves for an hour! Hang in there with us on this one. The first half hour may be a real snoozer. Fortunately Jeffery stared asking some relevant questions, and got that ship turned around. Topics include the usual. LIFE...we're talking about life...
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Podcast #78 Audrey Audrey She Likes To Party
The fellows enjoyed sitting down with Audrey and hearing her story. This late bloomer started late, hit it hard, and finished early. Audrey tells how she suffered internal strife long before taking a drink, how a wedding in Malibu changed her perspective, and how her transformation was set in...
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Podcast #77 Return of the Mac A.K.A. Dr. Brett
It's time to bust those pandemic blues and start getting some more life, and we have just the episode to help! Dr, Brett returns to the show and gets us pumped! He recaps his second Ironman in Kona, talks about his mental approach, staying balanced in four quadrants of life, practicing the 12th...
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Podcast #76 Short and Sweet
After some technical difficulties, the boys sit down and get something recorded on take two. Topics include this stupid pandemic, lack of 12 step meetings, and navigating an uncertain future. Without a lot going on, we kept it short. Stay safe peoples.
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Podcast #75 Connor Miller Absolutely Crushes Life Today
Today the fellas sit down with recovered drug addict Connor Miller. Having been through multiple rehabs and time in jail, Connor's life changed after a chance encounter with a police officer. The resulting transformation has been extraordinary. Connor poured himself into work at his father's...
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Podcast #74 Michael's High Energy And Full Life Of Service
Michael's energy and attitude are infectious. She took the time to share her story with us, from her initial contact with the 12 step world, to the life she's loving today. She tells how she came to work for the treatment center where she got her start in recovery. She also raps about exercise,...
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Podcast #73 Pandemics and Half Marathons With Your Boys
How to live a spiritually principled life in the midst of a pandemic. That's what the dudes are talking about today. That and Kyle and Megan killing a half marathon. The two go hand in hand. Practicing perseverance, understanding, and empathy is what came up in conversation this Sunday. Let our...
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Podcast#72 Aaron's Officially Panicked
With all of the world quarantined, Kyle and Aaron are on their own again. Topics include Aaron's faith based approach to living going out the window in favor of sheer panic. Kyle's punk ass lives in a bubble and that sure sounds nice. Also, as fortune would have it, these assholes don't even have...
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Podcast #71 The 1 Year (Roughly) Anniversary Episode
We think that it's no coincidence that our 1 year anniversary just happens to coincide with a worldwide pandemic. Quarantine yourselves and listen to this gem! Without a guest, the fellows talk about a number of things. Topics include the stupid pandemic, financial well being, and Kyle's day of...
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Podcast #70 Myra From the Great Northwest Brings the Service
After some initial technical difficulties, the boys enjoy a fantastic interview with the amazing Myra! She tells how after initial contact with the 12 step world, it was another 4 years until she found her way to freedom. She shares how another's willingness to carry the message, got her to some...
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Podcast #69 Gunnar Lives His Recovery Out Loud!!
Gunnar sits down with the fellows and tells what it's been like living life as a recovered person in the public eye. Gunnar's first experience with the 12 step world was at the behest of concerned family, but he was unwilling to concede. Gunnar spent 9 months following his impatient treatment…
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Step Exploration #6 Willingness to Do 6 and 7
Kyle and Aaron sit down with their mutual friend Jeff to talk about the 6th and 7th steps. When do we do them, how long does it take, and what all is involved? Listen to find out how we do.
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Podcast #67 A Design For Living That Really Works
After some unexpected audio difficulties with a guest from the northwest, the fellows have to resort to plan B. Kyle and Aaron recorded their 1st podcast from their new makeshift studio, and had plenty to say. The fellows talk about spiritual principles and what they look like applied to daily...
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Podcast #66 Aaron And His Dorky Swim Goggles
Kyle and Aaron talk about some things. The topics may or may not be recovery related. Welcome to the best 50 minutes of your life, You're welcome.
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Podcast #65 Jeff #1 Does The Damn Thing
The dudes sit down and have a talk with another Jeff. 5 years sober and restless, irritable, and discontented, Jeff needed a recovery overhaul. Jeff got busy and got into the work, and a life change was the result. He also tells what has kept him working with the newcomer, attending meetings...
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Rectable #3 Ryan And Chet Enlighten Us All
The dudes sit down with two other dudes and have themselves another rectable discussion. The main focus of the conversation was going through the steps after having already had a spiritual experience. These busters have all had such an experience, and shared what it was like. Honestly, we…
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Podcast #64 Aaron Fist Bumps Famous People
Topics are numerous on this episode of the podcast. The fellows regale us with stories of their comedy show attendance the night before, and how not to meet a celebrity. Also how human nature misleads us, and why relying on spiritual principles is the goal today. In addition, we discuss…
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Podcast #63 Our First Listener Interview with Randi
Loyal listener, recovered alcoholic, and now friend, Randi sits down and shares her story with us. 13 months into her sobriety Randi was thrown a curve-ball and she knocked it out of the park. She tells how she drifted away from the fellowship, and what brought her back. Her reliance upon God and...
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Podcast #62 Beach Boys Vs The Doors
Having recorded this a week ago, it's hard to remember what the hell we talked about. Meetings! We're talkin bout those meetings. We discuss our purpose for being in meetings, our meeting formats, and the meeting etiquette that we like prefer to follow. Also, why Jim Morrison's musical ability...
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Podcast #61 Rhett's Positive Nature is Contagious
The boys head over to Laradise to have a chat with Rhett. From the big house to a doctorate program, Rhett's story is an example of what can be attained through the power of God and the application of this program. Rhett tells us about his conception of God, why working with others is so…
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Podcast #60 Guess Who's Back... Back Again... Megan's Back... Tell A Friend
The fellows start the new year off right by having Megan back on the show. Topics include the start of another year, why doing is key, and Megan's hopes for patience. Also we talk about the philosophy of decision making and communicating in relationships. We're also pretty sure that we've solved...
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Step Exploration #5 Deciding on the 3rd Step
It is what it sounds like. The dudes sit down and share their experience with the 3rd step. They discuss how they have experienced the 3rd step , and how they take others through the 3rd step. Also, what's Kyle's deal? You know?
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Podcast #58 Callin an Audible
After the fellows plans to record multiple guests in Denver get dashed, the boys have to call an audible. Topics include Megan's spiritual nature, where our minds go, what spiritual growth looks like, and Kyle's new experience with the 4th step.
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Podcast #57 Dan Gets To Do Life Today
Kyle and Aaron welcome another Dan to the show. Dan got started drinking young and found recovery young. Dan was an out of control drinker from the start reached the jumping off place at 21 years of age. He tells about being maladjusted well before he took a drink, learning to adult in sobriety,...
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Podcast #56 You Are Doing It Wrong
Aaron gets real fired up talking to Kyle about all of the folks doing it wrong and losing the power of choice means. Kyle offers up another perspective because he thinks he's real smart. Eventually Aaron cools out a bit and the fellows move on to other stuff. Also Kyle's sober birthday is...
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A Different Approach #1
The dudes have Steven Slate and Michelle Dunbar of the Baldwin Research Institute on the podcast to talk about a different approach to addiction. Their belief is that addiction is not a disease, and should be treated accordingly. They, along with Ryan Schwantes, have written The Freedom Model for...
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Podcast #54 What Is What Was And What Will Be
The dudes take a minute to front load with their listeners that a podcast with some non 12 step folks is upcoming, and why. That leads to a discussion about open mindedness, and what spiritual principled living looks like at work, and in relationships. Also, why does Aaron still have a newspaper...
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Podcast #53 Zach the Musician
Zach tried to fill his hole with stuff, status, and booze. With a mother in recovery, he knew where he could turn for help, After several half-hearted attempts at sobriety and his life unraveling, Zach found his way back to the 12 steps and got to work. He tells what it took for him to get where...
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Podcast #52 Benefits of the Podcast
Aaron can now fix things without throwing a temper tantrum. Kyle can exercise for the enjoyment of it, or challenge himself if he'd like. These are the ways the co-hosts have experienced spiritual growth in their lives. Also, how the podcast has given them the opportunity to grow in ways they...
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Podcast #51 Spiritually Disciplined Living Is Hard
Our mutual friend sits down with us to talk about this, that, and the other. We talk about what our lives look like when we stray from our spiritual solution, what motivates us to get back on course, and if it's possible to simply stay on the course. Also, how trauma therapy has altered the way…
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Podcast #50 A Real Nail Biter...
Kyle and Aaron celebrate their 50th episode with their most entertaining episode yet!!! But not really. They discuss the 3 legacies of the 12 step world, and what that looks like in their worlds. Also, a more grateful outlook on life, and looking forward to some upcoming guests.
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Podcast #49 Gen X vs Millennial
Kyle (the idiot millennial) and Aaron (the amazing gen Xer), decide once and for all, why gen X is far supreme to those millennial wankers. They also discuss combining hard work with spiritual principles and a bunch of really interesting and mind bending material. You're welcome!
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Step Exploration #4 Living in 11
The boys take a deep dive into prayer and meditation. They talk about the outline in the book, how they do things similarly to that, where they explore outside the book, and how spiritual living has benefited their lives. One of them is most likely doing it wrong. Take a listen and decide for...
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Podcast #47 Goosebumps with Courtney
We sat down with Courtney, and were absolutely inspired by her experience. Having had no experience with the 12 step world, she attended her first meeting at the urging of her mother. Although she fell in love with the fellowship immediately, it took some time until she was ready to do the work....
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Podcast #46 A Bit Of A Slow Burn
After taking a while to get going on this one, the fellows finally get into some recovery talk. Topics include Kyle's killer couple of weeks, then a little bit of steps 4 through 12. Hang in there for the first 20 minutes, and get to the good stuff on this one!
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Podcast #45 Got Drunk Gone To Canada
Kyle and Aaron stray from their usual path and skip the solution talk all together. Some war stories, some discussion of our brains not remembering correctly, and why newspapers are still an important news source are on the agenda this episode. Plus Kyle's fabulous life is on display for all to...
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Podcast #44 Everything And Then Some
Without a guest, Kyle and Aaron talk a little about everything. Topics include fear and fear inventory, a little 3rd step, some 6 and 7 talk, and maybe even some amends discussion. We also discuss how our lives are somewhat boring these days, and why that's a good thing.
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Podcast #43 Kyle's Mom Has Got It Goin On
In an effort to figure out what in the hell is wrong with Kyle, we sit down with his lovely mother to get the story. Sharon tells about her family history of alcoholism, what Kyle was like growing up, and when things started to change. Also, her own journey with EMDR, and how different life looks...
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Podcast #42 We Have Arrived With Tighe
Spiritual ninja Tighe sits down with the fellas for an hour. He tells us about his perception of 12 step rooms prior to his arrival, his utter defeat around alcohol, and what's happened since. Also, what shaped his views on spiritual practices, philosophies, and his enjoyment of paradoxes.
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Podcast #41 Living the High Life
FREEDOM!!! Kyle and Aaron discuss what it means to be recovered and living free. They also share their experience with the other side of that coin and what being untreated looks like. Also, I have no witty remarks to type in the show description. Listen up!
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Podcast #40 Dr Jared Morrow
Today the fellas interview a non recovery guest. Dr. Jared Morrow, a chiropractor in the area shares his struggles with gambling in his past, being an introvert, and the human condition, which all three of us bond over. We talk about his realization of his life, and how starting to grow himself...
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Podcast #39 The Ramblings Of A Couple Yahoos
Without a guest, or topic, Kyle and Aaron still manage to talk for almost an hour. Topics include Aaron's shirt rotation, Kyle's desire to be a tatted up soccer dad, and Kyle's blood thirsty dog. Along the way we sprinkle in some recovery talk. Get some!
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Podcast #38 Gust's Life in Recovery
Fresh off the streets, Gust got sober at 16! He tells us how the old-timers sat him down and straightened him out, and how at 4 1/2 years his life changed from doing the work. He also talks about having a wife in recovery, and how being a part of an Alano Club spurred him to start one in our town.
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Podcast #37 I Have a Spiritual Malady
Kyle and Aaron talk about some stuff. Topics include the "spiritual malady", living life in extremes, why Aaron is so grumpy, and Kyle has an itch that needs a scratching. Listen up, this may be the most important hour of your life!!! Prolly not.
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Rectable #2 Pretty Much Nailed It
Our mutual friend Jeff and the underwear model Jason, sit down with the fellows to talk about working with others. They discuss what that means, what to do when the new person approaches, and what their roles as sponsors look like. Also, from out of NOWHERE, Kyle's new fancy shoes! Enjoy!
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Podcast #35 Updating Life the Last Two Weeks
Aaron and Kyle discuss Aaron coming out on social media, the fact that Kyle looks a lot like a leprechaun and The Fellowship of the Spirit conference they attended this past weekend. Plus, are we fundamentalists??? Enjoy!! Find us on every platform, and on Instagram recoveredafpodcast
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Step Exploration #3 That Hopeless 1st Step
Kyle and Aaron sit down and share their experience with the 1st step. They discuss what lack of control and the loss of power of choice looked in thier lives. They also describe the internal condition that they experienced at the end of thier drinking and using. Also, what they do when…
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Podcast #33 Alicia Vella Discusses Meditation
The boys take a huge step forward and interview their very first international guest. Alicia Vella is a meditation guru who previously studied kinesiology, worked for big oil, and has lived a life some only can dream of. Alicia shares her experience with meditation for all levels, and talks about...
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Aaron and Kyle share their experience, interview others, and discuss what life is like now that they have recovered from a hopeless place in life, and how others have and can do it as [email protected]: recoveredafpodcast
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